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Beckham will likely return during series vs. Royals

Beckham will likely return during series vs. Royals

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7/13/13: Gordon Beckham lifts a sacrifice fly to left field, driving in Blake Tekotte to shatter a scoreless tie in the fifth inning

By Manny Randhawa
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MLB.com |

CHICAGO -- White Sox manager Robin Ventura said before the series finale against the Tigers on Thursday afternoon that second baseman Gordon Beckham could be in the lineup as soon as Friday night's opener against the Royals.

"Gordon came out, took some ground balls and is feeling better. I think it's probably more likely him for [Friday] than it is for today," Ventura said. "It's progressed enough to where you can kind of see him playing in the next couple days."

Beckham strained a ligament in his left wrist while swinging a weighted bat during batting practice warmups prior to last Friday's game against Atlanta and has missed five games since.

Manny Randhawa is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.